Naslov
Intact Radial and Median Nerve after Open Third Degree Distal Fracture of Humerus

Autori
Has, Borislav ; Kvolik, Slavica ; Kristek, Jozo ; Habek, Dubravko

Izvornik
Collegium Antropologicum (0350-6134) 30 (2006), 2; 315-319

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Radial nerve; Median nerve; Humerus; open and closed fractures; Biomechanics

Sažetak
A 54 year old man sustained an open fracture of third degree at distal part of the right humerus with an extensive soft tissue defect involving almost &frac34 ; ; ; of the upper arm. The median and radial nerves were completely bared and visible by 6 cm for radial and 3 cm for median nerve. The nerves were in continuity, but there was complete rupture of surrounding muscles: biceps, triceps and brachialis. Fracture fragments were stabilized by external fixation method reinforced by wires. Clinically obtained preoperative and postoperative sensomotory status of the right hand was good. One year later sensory and motoric status of right hand showed no deficiencies, but flexion and extension in elbow were limited to 100 degrees respectively. Pronosupination was restricted. This case report is consistent with results of biomechanical studies in vitro confirming high tolerance of radial and median nerve to stretching injury.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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